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HI 56 Corn Plamter

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Ed

05-13-2003 05:21:22




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Just got a manual for the 56 corn planter purchased last month. I noticed that their are the planter I have is missing the bearings at each end of the fertlizer auger. The person I purchased the planter said none were needed.


Is it common to operate this planter with out the bearing and let the auger float in the fertlizer as the person who sold it to me said?

Or should I go out and try to purchase this?

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dhermesc

05-14-2003 12:04:07




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 Re: HI 56 Corn Plamter in reply to Ed, 05-13-2003 05:21:22  
One other thing to remember, if you take the planter down the road "loaded" use a wrench to turn the fertilizer auger befor dropping it into the ground. The fertilizer will pack in around the auger and it gets easy to break something off. Learned the hard way after being told it happens.



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Jim

05-13-2003 13:08:02




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 Re: HI 56 Corn Plamter in reply to Ed, 05-13-2003 05:21:22  
You do not need the bushings that go on the end of the augers. In fact if the fertilizer tube coming out of the bottom plugs the auger will pack the fert. in tight against the bushing and something will break or twist into. If the tube is open the fert. will fall in it and very little will be lost out the end. If a little does come out it is still in the field.



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Jim

05-13-2003 13:06:32




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 Re: HI 56 Corn Plamter in reply to Ed, 05-13-2003 05:21:22  
You do not need the bushings that go on the end of the augers. In fact if the fertilizer tube coming out of the bottom plugs the auger will pack the fert. in tight against the bushing and something will break or twist into. If the tube is open the fert. will fall in it and very little will be lost out the end. If a little does come out it is still in the field.



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JASON

05-13-2003 05:42:34




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 Re: HI 56 Corn Plamter in reply to Ed, 05-13-2003 05:21:22  
I HAD ONE OF THE FIRST 56 PLANTERS. IT DIDN'T HAVE AN ACTUAL BEARING ON THE THE ENDS OF THE FERT AUGER. MORE LIKE A BIG BUSHING TO PLUG THE HOLE IN EACH END OF THE HOPPER. IF YOU DON'T HAVE THEM YOUR GOING TO LOSE A LOT OF FERTLIZER. JASON



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Dave W,

05-13-2003 05:55:02




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 Re: Re: HI 56 Corn Plamter in reply to JASON, 05-13-2003 05:42:34  
Inside your fertilizer boxes on each end should be a casting about 8 inches long that the augur goes thru, the augur is removed thru these holes for cleaning. Another hole points down and is connected to the disc or shoe by a a hose. If you have this casting your all set , GO PLANT



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Ed

05-13-2003 08:40:27




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 Re: Re: Re: HI 56 Corn Plamter in reply to Dave W,, 05-13-2003 05:55:02  
The casting are in place, each with a fertlizer hose that is attached to a casting behind the opener disk.

So I shouldn't worry about Jason's concern ?



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Ric Ks.

05-13-2003 11:04:37




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 Re: Re: Re: Re: HI 56 Corn Plamter in reply to Ed, 05-13-2003 08:40:27  
At the ends of the auger there should be a cast wheel that works like a bung and helps keep the auger in position. There are no bearings. If running empty for long periods you may ware it out but otherwise its made to float. Use no lubricant when in use but pull augers out and wash out box when done and I coat with oil to slow rusting.



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